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Plans call for the new Grab-n-Go locations to be rolled out over a four-week period, QFC and Tutta Bella said late Monday. The partnership started last July, when a counter service Tutta Bella “grocerant” opened inside QFC’s new Kirkland Urban store.

“Tutta Bella is a beloved Seattle brand, and the expansion of its Grab-n-Go items inside our QFC locations is really a result of how well it has performed during our initial rollout, coupled with the request from our valued customers to expand the availability across a wider geographic area,” QFC President Chris Albi said in a statement.

“During this unprecedented time for small businesses, as we’re committed to doing everything that we can to support our local partners and this decision, the timing of this expansion feels right, and it feels like a true win-win for all involved," he added.

Tutta Bella’s Grab-n-Go options include its most popular signature salads, homemade ready-to-heat entrees and tiramisu dessert. The food is made fresh, delivered from one of Tutta Bella’s restaurants.

The Grab-n-Go offerings are made at a Tutta Bella restaurant. (Photo courtesy of Tutta Bella)

To help workers displaced by the coronavirus pandemic, QFC last week hired dozens of hourly Tutta Bella employees in various roles. The companies noted that local restaurants have seen an unparalleled sales decline during the crisis.

Tutta Bella operates five neighborhood restaurants in Seattle, Bellevue and Issaquah, as well as the counter operation at QFC’s Kirkland Urban store.

“QFC has been a tremendous partner for us, in so many ways, and we’ve been thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive response we’ve received from customers who discover and decide to purchase one of our items inside their locations,” commented Joe Fugere, founder and CEO of Tutta Bella. “It also is no secret that this is, no doubt, the most challenging time we’ve experienced in our 15 years of business. And as we continue to fight for our company and our people, we’re extremely grateful for the opportunity to expand this partnership across the metro area.”